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We would like to legally turn our basement into an apt. ( it has a private entrance, an exit to the garden and is 50% above ground.) Our ceiling height is however, slightly less than 8 feet. I have gotten a number of differing opinions about the legality doing so from expeditors and contractors Some say the ceiling needs to be a minimum of 8 ft others think 7 ft. is considered habitable. Anyone know the real deal and who I should call to get a final answer? Thanks very much for any advice and help!